Faces of German soldiers

Luftwaffe Field Division Jacket - Luftwaffentarnjacke Click to enlarge

Luftwaffe Field Division Jacket

This splinter pattern camouflage Luftwaffe Field Division Jacket, or Luftwaffentarnjacke, was issued mainly to the Luftwaffe ground units, though, occasionally they were worn by Fallschirmjäger. Luftwaffe Field Division Jacket is singlebreasted, front-fastening with a single row of 5 large blue-grey plastic buttons. Skirt reaches down to the thigh. On each side of skirt is a large pocket with a square flap fastened by a single  button.  $75 each

 

      

Hermann Meyer Mütze - Luftwaffe tropical officer's cap Click to enlarge

Hermann Meyer  Cap

The Hermann  Meyer  cap (Mütze) was worn by the Fallshirmjäger and other air units in tropical war zones such as Africa, Italy, the Balkans, Crete, etc. The Mütze is complete with large tropical visor, black adjustable leather chin strap, stamped Luftwaffe emblem with black, red and white cockade, Luftwaffe eagle (our version has swastika) and a curved corner removable havelock. There are 2 vent holes on each side of cap. The interior of the mütze is red with a white cotton forehead sweatband. The Hermann Meyer cap corresponds in every detail to the original pattern, constructed with high quality khaki cotton exclusively by Balmung – Germany.  $110

                   





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Luftwaffe Jump Smock, Type I - Knockensack Click for more details

Luftwaffe Jump Smock Type 1

Fallschirmschützenbluse nicknamed Knockensack is a top quality construction  exclusively by Balmung – Germany of high grade, tear resistant 100% (non-synthetic) cotton. Smock dimensions sewed 100% to original pattern. Luftwaffe Jump Smock complete with partially lined interior, arm cuff snaps, internal half sleeves with cuff and snaps, one chest and two waist zippers, each with leather pull tab. The smock is sealed in front by plastic buttons and snaps to allow easy donning.  Luftwaffe Jump Smock Type 1 was worn by Fallschirmjäger 1938 – 1941, including combat airborne operations at Eben-Emael, Narvik and Crete. It was also worn by the German Army (Heer) Fallschirmjägerbatallion. Interior of smock is stamped „Bekleidungsamt Breslau 1943“.  Luftwaffe Jump Smock produced in limited quantities.  $207

                                   

Luftwaffe M43 Tropical Cap (Mütze) Click for more details

Luftwaffe M43 Tropical Cap

The Luftwaffe M43 Tropical Cap, enlisted version, was worn by Fallschirmjäger, anti-aircraft and combat aviation units in all tropical theaters of war, ie. North Africa, Crete, Italy, the Balkans, etc. Cap worn by enlisted and non-commissioned officers. M43 Tropical Cap is complete with black/white/red cockade, stitched Luftwaffe eagle, without swastika – as per current German law, two ventilation holes each side of cap and regulation red interior. Our Luftwaffe M43 Tropical Cap corresponds in every detail to original pattern and is constructed with high quality khaki cotton by Balmung – Germany.  $40

 

                                     

WWII German Y-Strap Suspenders Click for more details

Leather Y Strap Suspenders, Used

Light-weight production, used by  Fallschirmjäger and officers. Originally made in Germany. Not far east trash! Made after World War II for German Border Guard (BGS). Made by the same companies which produced it during the war for the Wehrmacht! No difference to the original. Suspenders are in very good shape, showing slight usage. Click on Close-up view.   $27

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German WWII Fallschirmjäger, Paratrooper, Bandolier Click for more details

 Fallschirmjäger Bandolier

The Bandolier was an essential part of the equipment of the  Fallschirmjäger (Paratroopers). It was worn around the neck and hung down on both sides of the chest, carrying 120 7.92 mm rounds (for the Kar 98K rifle) in its 12 compartments. The lower end was secured by fitting the waist belt through it. This is an excellent reproduction of the famous Fallschirmjäger Bandolier, in Luftwaffe Splinter Camouflage. It comes with a slight "worn" look for added authenticity! Made in Germany. Click on Close-up $39